First-time prom goers had a great time at Wachusett

DANCE FEVER: Bill Mangano had it goin' on during last week's "Senior Prom" hosted by WRHS. Robea Patrowicz photo

On the 7th of May at 5 p.m., the students and teachers along with the cooks of Wachusett Regional High School put on another of their proms for the seniors of the towns of Holden, Sterling, Rutland, Paxton and Princeton.

This was the first one that my wife and I and another couple went to. Being dancers, we thought we would try it.

The students served water and punch before the dinner. The dinner was chicken, French-style green beans, red potatoes, onions and tomatoes, all done to perfection by the cooks in the kitchen. Upon ending our main course, we were served blueberry pie with vanilla ice cream. After the dessert, the students proceeded to clear the tables in a very neat and professional manner.

When serving the meal and dessert, they had boys carrying the trays while the girls served. Also, not to forget to mention, that the students who did the decorations for the prom also did a terrific job even though they were not there to share in the thanks given to the people who were.

The DJ playing the music was very good, also. He played a variety of old-time favorites for the seniors, and any request that he was asked to play was also done. And last but not least, a big thank you to the teachers who supervised that night and gave up their evening for the seniors. All of this costing the seniors nothing.

The region can be proud of their students and teachers for a job well done and any parent who has a student in the regional school system can also be proud.